Pressure
kgf/cm²tokPa
Convert kilograms-force per square centimetre (kgf/cm²) to kilopascals (kPa).
Factor1 kgf/cm² = 98.0665 kPa
Converter
kgf/cm²
Accepts numbers or expressions, e.g. 150 + 14.7
Result
kPa
Rendered to 6 significant figures.
Formula
Formula
kPa = kgf/cm² × 98.0665
Multiply any value in kilograms-force per square centimetre by 98.0665 to obtain the value in kilopascals.
Worked example
Convert 1 kgf/cm² to kPa.
- 01Start with 1 kgf/cm².
- 02Multiply by the conversion factor: 1 × 98.0665 = 98.0665 kPa.
Result1 kgf/cm² = 98.0665 kPa
Conversion table
| kgf/cm² | kPa |
|---|---|
| 1 | 98.067 |
| 2 | 196.13 |
| 5 | 490.33 |
| 10 | 980.66 |
| 20 | 1961.3 |
| 50 | 4903.3 |
| 100 | 9806.6 |
| 200 | 19613 |
| 500 | 49033 |
| 1000 | 98067 |
Reference values rounded to 5 significant figures for display.
FAQ
What is the conversion factor from kgf/cm² to kPa?
1 kgf/cm² equals 98.0665 kPa. To convert, multiply the value in kilograms-force per square centimetre by 98.0665.
How do I convert 1 kgf/cm² to kPa?
1 kgf/cm² = 98.0665 kPa. For any value, multiply by 98.0665.
How do I convert kPa back to kgf/cm²?
Divide by the same factor — or equivalently, multiply by 0.01019716. So 1 kPa = 0.0101972 kgf/cm².
When would I need to convert kilogram-force per square centimetre to kilopascal?
Pressure conversions between kgf/cm² and kPa are common when working with mixed-vendor instrumentation, when piping codes use different units to process datasheets, or when converting field readings into SI for hydraulic calculations.
Is the conversion exact?
The factor shown is precise to at least 7 significant figures. For most process-engineering work this is far better than instrument accuracy. For metrology or trade applications, refer to the relevant national standard (NIST, BIPM, ISO 80000).